Voted NO on cutting nuclear weapons below START levels.

The Kerrey (D-NE) amdt would strike bill language requiring that U.S. strategic nuclear forces remain at START I levels through the end of fiscal 2000 unless Russia ratified START II.

Dexter says, "Unilateral disarmament is always foolish idea. One of the reasons that good fences make good neighbors is that in Robert Frost's New England, stone and slate fences were also a pile of projectiles at the border. This time let's be second to move."

Voted YES on prohibiting same-sex basic training.

Byrd Amdt (D-WV) that would prohibit same-sex military barracks and basic training.

Dexter says, "This is a no-brainer. It is also NOT an international issue... unless, of course, you're referring to our troops serving under UN command. :-( We must not continue the mistakes the Clintons foisted on our military."